Novacoin: the controversial child of Peercoin and Litecoin [infographic]

Today’s infographic is about Novacoin, the second cryptocurrency based on an implementation of a combined proof-of-stake or proof-of-work system. The virtual coin, considered the seventh biggest cryptocurrency in August 2013, mixes features from Peercoin and Bitcoin. You can call it a hybrid.

Probably the biggest difference when compared to Bitcoin is the absence of a limit of coins that can be produced, among other details that you can find out with the help of this infographic.

Maria is an experienced journalist currently living in the UK. She has been writing about Bitcoin and the altcoin universe since 2013. She is also a member of the Lifeboat Foundation's New Money Systems Board and a big cryptocurrency supporter.